This revised and expanded edition of an award-winning book not only explores British Columbias stunning ecology but also features an increased focus on climate change.
Philip Henry Gosse was born in Gloucester on April 6th, 1810 and is remembered as one of the earliest natural scientists whose curiosity enabled much to be discovered and understood about our surroundings.
John Muir, born on April 21, 1838 was born in Dunbar, East Lothian in Scotland but became the most successful advocate for the preservation of the natural habitat of the United States.
In Casting Quiet Waters, some of North Americas most respected literary writers take us on a fishing trip and use that as an opportunity to explore issues of the human condition.
Tracing the life of the plants and animals of Forrestdale Lake through the six seasons of the local indigenous people, the first part of Black Swan Lake presents a wetlands calendar over a yearly cycle of the rising, falling and drying waters of this internationally important wetland in south-western Australia.
In these elegant, short essays, revered nature writer Richard Mabey attempts to marry a Romantic's view of the natural world with that of the meticulous observations of the scientist.
On a clear, cold morning in January 1998, in the Selkirk Mountains of southeastern British Columbia, a massive avalanche buried six experienced back-country skiers.
"e;Werner's prose is compelling, his natural history is thoroughly engaging, and his line of curious inquiry is an admirable attempt to better understand humanity and its changing relationship with the external world.
Learn the science and business of dog training from the BESTThe Association of Professional Dog Trainers, APDT, is the largest group of professional dog trainers in the world.
Advice for breeders you won't get anywhere elseMyra Savant Harris, through her books, seminars, and active participation in online forums and lists, is a one woman support system for hundreds of breeders everywhere.
Dog trainers continue to learn from the BESTWhen the first volume of The Dog Trainer s Resource was published in 2007, it became a resounding success among professional dog trainers and behaviorists.
Everything you don't know about canine reproductionCanine Reproduction and Whelping brings together information that will be invaluable to today s dog breeders because it helps to fill in the gaps in knowledge of even the most experienced breeder.
"e;What a strange and unexpected treasure chest this is, filled with all manner of quirky revelations, all about the mundane sublime and the ineffable extraordinary.
Masquerading in lamb's clothing, the Bedlington Terrier is a hard-as-nails, plucky terrier's terrier, whose charming appearance has attracted and surprised many dog lovers.
The Blue Heeler from Down Under, the Australian Cattle Dog shines as the nation's pride and joy, a most versatile and fearless working dog that knows no bounds as a herder and companion dog.
Celebrating the world's most intelligent purebred dog, the Border Collie--the star of every canine competition, from agility and obedience to herding and flyball-- this Smart Owner's Guide, created by the editors at Dog Fancy magazine, offers the most up-to-date and accurate information every dog owner needs to become a well-informed caregiver for his dog.
Tauchen Sie ein in die faszinierende Welt des alten Ägyptens, wo der Nachthimmel nicht nur ein Schauplatz für himmlische Phänomene war, sondern die Bühne, auf der Götter und Sterne das Schicksal der Menschen bestimmten.
